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Toyota Reports March Sales

Boosted by record hybrid sales, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time best-ever monthly sales of 242,675 vehicles, an increase of 7.7 percent over March 2006.

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All-New 2008 Lexus LX 570 Full-Size Luxury Utility Vehicle

Lexus unveiled the all-new 2008 LX 570 full-size luxury utility vehicle at a press conference today at the 2007 New York International Auto Show

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Coming to a Track Near You: Club Racer-Inspired 2008 Honda S2000 CR

The club racer-inspired 2008 Honda S2000 CR Prototype making its world debut at the New York International Auto Show introduces a higher level of track-worthy performance and style to the S2000 roadster, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced.

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Clio Cup curtain-raiser thrills Brands Hatch crowds

Spectacular racing action wowed huge crowds at Kent's Brands Hatch Indy circuit as round one of the ELF Renault Clio Cup lived up to exciting expectations. A capacity grid of 32 brand new cars lined up for round one on Sunday, 1st April as the series boasts the largest entry list since Clio Cup racing began in the UK in 1991

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Honda Named "Greenest Automaker"

Honda, the most fuel efficient car company in America1, has earned the title of America's "2007 Greenest Automaker" from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) for the fourth consecutive time. The award is given by the UCS on a biennial basis to the company with the lowest overall production of smog-forming emissions and global warming emissions (primarily CO2) in its U.S. automobile fleet.

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The Jaguar XJ Gets A Fresh Look For 2008

Renowned for its lavish interior and signature styling, the company's flagship sedan, the Jaguar XJ, gets an even more confident look for the 2008 model year with visual changes, technological advances such as HD Radio technology, and additional features across the range.

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Jaguar Joins Digital HD Radio Revolution

Leading-edge technology coupled to modern luxury means that Jaguar will be amongst the first in the U.S. to offer innovative digital HD Radio technology in its redesigned 2008 luxury XJ sedan. Equipped with the HD Radio system, XJ owners can enjoy a higher-quality AM/FM radio system that features more channel choices, crystal-clear sound and new data services.

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Lincoln To Offer Sirius Satellite Radio As Standard Equipment

Ford Motor Company and SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Lincoln will provide its customers standard factory- installed satellite radio on the Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln MKX, Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln Navigator L and Lincoln Mark LT beginning with the 2008 model year.

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Penalties from 27th February 2007 for using cell phone while driving

The current £30 fine will increase to £60 and, in addition, drivers caught using their hand-held mobile phone will also receive 3 penalty points on their licence under Section 26 of the Road Safety Act 2006. If the case goes to court, drivers risk a maximum fine of £1,000, which rises to £2,500 for the driver of a bus, coach, or heavy goods vehicle.

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Ford, Foose Create Ultimate Street Tough F-150

The Ford truck team sat down with hot rod celebrity Chip Foose last year at the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association convention in Las Vegas - the heart of the red-hot $34 billion auto aftermarket industry - and issued a daunting challenge.

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Ford And Funkmaster Flex Muscle In Hot New Expedition

Ford and DJ Funkmaster Flex, the hip hop guru of car customization, are turning the Funkmaster's red hot Ford Expedition concept into a limited-edition production SUV

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Ford, Shelby And Hertz Team Up

Lightning has struck again, the Ford Shelby GT-H "Rent-A-Racer" program from Ford Motor Company, Shelby Automobiles and The Hertz Corporation has returned with a special run of convertible versions of the performance-modified Ford Mustang GTs for rent exclusively through Hertz.

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